Indian Motorcycle of Miami will be among the first in the country to offer Miami-area motorcycling enthusiasts the opportunity to see, feel and test ride the all-new 2014 Indian Chief models, which were unveiled on August 3, 2013 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Under the new ownership and brand stewardship of Polaris Industries, the world’s leading manufacturer of Powersports equipment, the Indian Motorcycle brand is back and more powerful than ever, and the three stunning new Indian Chief models are destined to be among the year’s hottest new bikes. Members of the local press and qualified local riders are encouraged to experience firsthand these history-making motorcycles – up close and personal. Friday, November 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; ress ...

Valerie Thompson, the CTEK Power Inc. sponsored owner/driver of Valerie Thompson Racing (VTR),  will appear on Wednesday, November 6 and Friday, November 8 at the CTEK Booth (#10543) during the 2013 SEMA Show. The motorcyclist’s celebrity appearance at the Las Vegas Convention Center will be held both days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “CTEK is a proud sponsor of Valerie and we are excited to have her join us at SEMA this year,” said Ken Palmman, general manager, CTEK Power Inc. “Valerie is a great ambassador for our chargers and accessories, bringing her passion and enthusiasm to her loyal fans who help support her sponsors.” Thompson is one of the most determined and successful independent female racers competing today, ...

From The Wichita Eagle The hammer appears to be coming down on Sheldon Coleman Jr. and the remnants of his once-bustling Big Dog Motorcycles operation. Intrust Bank filed suit this month seeking to foreclose on Coleman and several of his corporate entities, saying in the suit that it is owed nearly $20 million on six different loans. The bank seeks to foreclose on the bulk of the former Big Dog Motorcycles property at the northwest corner of Douglas and Hydraulic. Big Dog Motorcycles shut down as a new motorcycle manufacturing business in April 2011 after five years of declining sales. Coleman restarted a much smaller business, BDM Performance Products, in one of the warehouses on the site. One of the ...

There once was a 64 year old lady from Long Beach who finally realized her life's dream and bought a brand new 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster XL883Low. It has black pearl paint, a 5 speed transmission, weighs 574#, has 3.3 gal tank with 0.8 gal reserve, saddle height 26", and has traveled 905 miles. Oil and fuel changed regularly. It has been kept in a garage it's entire life. Great Holiday gift at $5,900. Original owners manual included. Call Catherine at 562-556-5222 to see bike.

    The Life and Times of a Female Pro Racing Driver I grew up in an auto repair shop with my parents. I was given the opportunity to get my hands dirty, and had to learn how to change the oil and a tire on my truck before I was allowed to drive. Her accomplishments this year have been off the charts! Even though I was not able to complete my pro license yet (5 hundreths of a second away from completion), I was able to get some incredible seat time! I won the Pro E/T class during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. The only female to take a class win this year. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE ...

The filmmakers behind the award winning motorcycle documentary, Why We Ride, are proud to announce a revolutionary new screening program starting immediately, allowing fans, riders and dealers the opportunity to watch the movie in their local theaters. “This film is about the ‘We’ in Why We Ride, “ said director, Bryan H. Carroll, “and what better way to celebrate that, than to make it available for every community around the country to come together and watch the movie right in their home town.” Through an innovative distribution program, the film is readily available to screen at almost any theater in the United States based on local demand. “We intentionally made this movie outside of the studio system and free from ...

The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, TX, is pleased to announce Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine as the official moonshine and a leading sponsor of the largest weekend motorcycle rally in the country, October 31 - November 3rd.  The Lone Star Rally has the flavor of pirates coming to port: A sea of bikers saddled on their wind-faring motorcycles rolling across old cobblestone streets as if they had just come from some wild adventure offshore. The bikers have come to Galveston for the party, for the celebration of friends and motorcycles, freedom and come-what-may. Therefore, the partnering of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine and the Lone Star Rally is a natural. Whether riding or sharing the jar, life is all about friends ...

Man stole vintage motorcycles he was 'test driving' A bogus buyer rode off on two valuable vintage motorcycles after fooling their sellers he was taking them on test drives. Kevin Tattersall turned to crime after losing his job and lying to his wife and family because he did not want to admit to being unemployed. The Cornishman devised a scheme for stealing treasured historic motorbikes which he took back to his workshop in Penryn and broke up to sell off the parts. He stole two Triumph Bonneville bikes by posing as a genuine buyer. On each occasion the owners rode with him on the test drives but each time he turned off unexpectedly and gave them the slip. He left a £500 ...

This is a new radio show hosted by the kind folks here at Baker Drivetrain. The show is about the importance of American Made, not just Baker, but in every aspect of our lives. It's a great chance for Bikernet readers to tune-in and listen! Bandit (Keith Ball),  the legend behind Bikernet, will be on for roughly 10 minutes or so to talk about who he is, and what he does for the industry and for Bikernet. The main focus is a discussion of the importance of buying American made in the motorcycle industry.  The radio channel features companies that are made in the US only.  It's a one hour show based around industry people, events, products etc. It's Two ...

Saturday November 9 UNKNOWN Presents: UNKNOWN Friends and Family BBQ & Party at Pala Rodeo Grounds with live music by Redlight King and more.11:00am-4:00pm Bike Show, Harley Wheelies Riding Demo, Slow Race, Vendors, Food, Beer, Arm Wrestling Contest, Bikini Contests, Raffle and more! $20 per person. Tickets on-sale Wednesday, October 30th at UNKNOWN INDUSTRIES The first 200 people to register online get a FREE event shirt! All Ages Welcome, children age 13 and under FREE A portion of the proceeds go to benefit Fxck Cancer and Pala Youth Center. Pala Rodeo Grounds is located adjacent to the Pala Casino in the West end of the parking lot. 11154 Hwy 76 Pala, CA 92059